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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

Frank Hurd, the brilliant Ohio Free
Trade Democrat, confesses that he would
not besurprised to see break in the South
ern States at the next election, as the tariff
question was steadily becoming one of
moment and they were becoming thor
oughly imbued with the idea that protec-
tion was necessity. All of this the Ohio
Free Trader deplored, but he nevertheless,
freely admittel.it to be one of the signs Of
tile waning of the Democratic strength.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12
a Methodist paper saws "The statIati.

A Methodist paper says 1.-The statisti-
cal returns of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South for l8S6-'S7 are now all in,
and the following are the results Travel
ing preachers, 4.44l; local preachers, $3.50;
members, 1855, 02S-total ministry and
membership, LOGS, Ash, showing an in
crease of IS travelling preachers, 46 local
preachers, 1888 members, and of minis
try and members, IS, 457. These figures
express facts for which all good people will
rejoice and give thanks. And from the
indications of the news given in our revi-
val notes the outlook is bright for the
present ecclesiastical year. Let rs go at
it, brethren, and keep at it until the end.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12
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n Horse! A H orsaE

My Kingdom Tor horse ~ One made
valuable by the use of Duval & Norton S
Horse Tonic. Chicken cholera cured by
its use, or money refunded. Price Is and
Is cents. For sale by w. NJ. Allen & Bro.
Stanton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

The New York Sam says: Mrs. Agnes
Boothand Miss Florence Gerald are two
commediennes that long since won their
spurs.'' 1t must be very awkward for
their husbands.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

The editor of the Kickapoo. Dakota,
Sentinel, gives in recent issue a small
section of family history. as follows: "Our
difficulty with that dirty cayote, jeff.
Tarleton. We told this red headed SLOUGH
tostop keeping company with our daughter,
hut found Linn on our front porch at ii
O'Clock Tuesday night. We called him
greasy tramp, we grabbed him by the
whiskers and we kicked him in the small
of the back, and we regret that we did not
fracture his spine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

1t is TIE opinion of scientists that, while
the formation of mother of-pearl is nat
ural process, the formation of pearls is
the result of accident. This view has been
reached by noticing the circumstances
that when the shells are large and the in
side smooth clean and without holes, so
that the molusks can fully develop. pearls
are but rarely found, while the formation
of pearls is very frequent when the shells
are irregular.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

Brakeman-"B don't you think that
$150 day is rather small pay for eigh
teen. hours work on the top of freight
car ?'' Observation-Disclosures You forget
that we charge nothing for travelling. Let's
see !; you ride something like 200 miles
daily, and it doesn't cost you cent"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

Some of the iron mills of Pennsylvania
are shutting down because of the high
freight rates exacted by the railroads un.
der professed compliance with the inter
state commerce law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12


IL WILL PAY q person wishing to purchase
4 A2thissS 10 come one hundred miles.
We say rs Il matter of fact, we have the largest
and most complete Stock of Fine Clothing in
Augusta county, and conduct business Il
on such principles that it must commend itself
to every i&ir-nlinCied person, viz
list. We believe isa honest and fais deal
inGs.
end. We mark AN our goods in plain
GGGsses.
srsa. We have ,ut enc price for all.
4tAa We guarantee ORE prices to be low
er Elaa7a amy other house.
i And tGSt, tast not leaSt-we proudly proclaim
our line of Pine clothing and Furnishing Goods
have not their equal in assortment it, quality,
styles and Workmanship iii this section: this is
no idle boast of'ours,--ask your neighbors and
the best people in Augusta who Keeps the best
and finest Clothing and Furnishing Goods i'll
Staunton, and they viii say, you must go, for
the best assortment of Fine Clothing Neck
wear, Shirts, Hats, Cuffs, Collars, and Under
wear Il novelties for men, children and boys.to
A. LOEB & co.
The only One-price Clothing and Furnishing
House, II AUGUSTA STREET,
STAUNToN VA.
JAS. A. ARsIENTRoUT, Manager
SAM'L Ii. COHEN; Salesman.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

If >>O>> would enjoy your dinner
~ SON and are prevented by Dys-
pepsia, use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. 25 and SO cents.
W. M. ALLEN Sc BRO
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

A curious double birth is announced by
DR.. Robb in the poorhouse at Wcodburn,
KY. at which he was the attending physi-
clan. A woman gave birth to twins. one
of whom the doctor says, is full blooded.
kinky headed negro, and the other a fair
complexioned, blLe-eyed white baby. The
matter created sensation and is being
discussed by the medical fraternity,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

In thanking the public for the liberal patron
ge extended he, | ask a continuance OF their
avors TO my successor, feeling assured that he
ully deserves them. Respectfully,
jan2S-S q V copy. S. L. THORNBURG.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

: The largest gas well in the world has
just been discovered at Paramount, Ohio.
The test of Professor Orion, State geolo
gst Of Ohio, shows that it is flowing near
" 10, 600, 900 feet per day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

MON>> OF the good things of this
NNNNSN life are sorrowfully let
alone on account of Dyspepsia Aclzer'ss
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on a
positive guarantee at 20 and so cents, by
w. M. ALLEN 81 Bro
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

No. makes close connection at Waynesboro
trains.
No. has Pullman buffet Sleeper from
Chattanooga to New York fwithout change) via
no anOke, Hagerstown and Harrisburg
No. 2 makes through con nection via shenan-
doah Junction and b. & .. r. r. for Washing
ton and Baltimore. and at Hagerstown with W
M Railroad for baltimore, and G. " Railroad
for Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York
o. HOWARD ROVER,
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent
DAVID w. FLICKWIR, Roanoke Va
superintendent, Roanoke, Va
c. M. FUTTERER, Pass. ACT. HagerstoWn, Nd
mar 81
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

James N. Taggert. for several years
Paying Teller of the Union Trust Com
pany. Philadelphia, is missing. His defal
cation is placed at something less than
800 oO0. Thomas f. McGowan, Dist let
Attorney of Queens county, l.. l.. is also
absent. lie was formerly supervisor of
Newtown, and it has just been discovered
that the town s funds are $40, 900 short.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

M MleM< algsy: BABY nass
Soother at hand. 1t is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opians
or Morphine, but gives the child natural
ease from pain. Price % cents. Sold by
w. NJ. ALLEN q Bro
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

BaNlcs s sha CT 5' s.dsbl ris. dilt
Windy Collie, TeetLing Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Ackers Baby Soolhef.
It contains TO Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price IS cents Sold by
ALLEN & Bro
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12
IMPORTANT TO KNOW.

/ MI 0' ' y "1-o"'
What will reach to the seat of those deep
seated Pains, rheumatism, Neuralgia, and
Lame Back. The wonderful penetrating quail
lilies of HITE'S PAIN CURE never fails. and
cures Diptheria, Sore Throat, Colds. Frost
bites, Cuts. Sprains and Bruises.
Sold by all druggists. feb10
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

ELOwERs! FLOWERS FLOWERS!
Our Green houses
LEWIS STREET,
Near Mr.. John Fallon's Vegetable Gargen,
are now ready for inspection, and we ask a call
from those interested In beautiful flowers
Among the many varieties to which we cali
special attention are such as ROSES. kV
Err BLOOMING HYBRIDS, CLlMBERJ. and
other varieties. ana general assortment of
GREENHOUSE and BEDDING PLANTS.
Also handsome stock of evergreens and fruit
trees. Parties at a distance can send their or.
ders by mail, which will be given prompt at
tention.
~ Designs in Cut Flowers specialty.1sM
Mr. q. w. Kidwell, the well known florist ia
With bs. Respectfully.
TAAEEHILL & FALLON.
A5-Mr Fallon will have large and varied
assortment of Tomato, Cabbage. Celery and
other plants for sale as early as the season per
miGs planting. marI7
GUNDAY-scHooL SUPPLIES!
Catechisms, lsinglng Books, Reward Cards.
Glass Books, Secretary's and Librarians Books
Bibles and Testaments. WARDEN & CO.,
auZ7 Stanton Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12
i44* 442f
Az Mixed Daily
NORTHWARD. Daily. Daily. lex. Sun
Ell. sun. Ex. Sun i mixed.

*Connects with MOI, leaving Harper's Ferry
at $40 a m, arrives at Baltimore 1880 am.
Traditional mixed trains leave Harrisonburg
at 6:3a a. m. and II 100 noon, arriving at Hafpers
Ferry at 4S8 p. IN. and 9:l5 p. m.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

Would respectfully invite the attention OF
our patrons and the public generally TO our
large and well selected stock Ct GROCERIES,
which consists in part CT
SUGARS. COFFEES. TEAS. MoLAsSES,
BACON, SALT, CEMENT, HA
end GRAIN. We MAKE a speciality OF high
grades OF
7- FLOUR
Al goods delivered promptly to ell parts of
the city and depots free.
Cali and see us. ,,x,,
lam EARLE q JoNE">.
J.W. RODGERS. DAVIS PETERSON, c. j. BELL
late of late with OF
Higiiiand Co. lStack ,Spitler& Co LongGlade
DODGERS, PETERSON & CO.,
Ii
Wholesale and Rstda
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12
BALTIMORE s. OHIO RAILROAD.

Time Table in Effect Jan. 3Otif. 1887, until fur
Their notice:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

DIEIfAoRT AIR-LIaH.
RICHMOND AND DANYlLLE R. R. Co.
Condensed Schedule in effect March IS, 1887.
Tains run by 18th Meridian time.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

LIZ " ~ Ia lt ~,
No. = N. Augusta Street. STAUNToN, VA.
with an entirely new, fresh and extensive
stock, we are prepared to offer extra induce
ments to the trade. Our goods are all OF the
best quality, perfectly fresh and purchased at
bottom figures direct from the importers and
manufacturers. Country merchants ana
parties from Highland, Bath, and PocahOntas
will ind it to their interest to give us call
before purchasing.
We Pay tie Highest Prices for all Kinds OF
Produce.
Our retail customers will always find the
freshest and most desirable goods at lowest
prices.
CHOICE CREAMERY BDTTER
Always on hand.
Respectfully.
sepe RODGERS, PETERSON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

Court ITEMs.-Judge D. NJ. Chichester
held a short session of the county court
today. H. Fl. Hatch qualified as road
surveyor for Jefferson district
A motion by counsel for r. w. Johnston
for q suspension for ten days of the execu.
ton of the order of court sustaining the
petition of H. H. Young in the contested
election case of Johnston VIZ. Young, was
overruled and Young qualified as county
clerk and gave bond.
Court then adjourned till court in course.
Judge James Keith held session of the
Circuit Court for the county to-day. Sever
al DEGREES were entered but most of the time
was occupied in hearing the ha6eas corpus
case of Wm. Gorham to obtain possession of
his sixteen year old daughter, Madi
Gorham, held by Mrs. Amelia Heath. The
case was dismissed and the child re-
manded to the custody of Mira. Heath.
The evidence showed that the child was
being well cared for, and there was nothing
to sub5tantiate the report that she was
held for improper purposes by VIM. Payne,
the nephew of Mrs. Heath
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

LOCAL RREVITHEs.

The Alexandria Light Infantry are now
drilling twice g week.
Fort Myer is being rapidly put in readi-
ness for the cavalry garrison.
City Treasurer Harlow gives notice that
the interest due on the corporation debt
will be paid on and after Friday next.
Fourteen cars loaded with watermeons
assed through the city to day, from Georgia,
viz the V. NJ. road, for the northern mar
kets.
The stock in the Alexandria canal owned
by the State will be sold at public auction
in this city to morrow.
Messrs. ]. NJ White and Geo. McBurney
have given the contract for building two
comfortable brick dwellings on Washington
street. between Duke and Wolf, to Mr..
Alexander Lyles.
VIM. p. Powell was yesterday reappoint-
ed by the District Commissioners Superin-
,endent of the Public Schools of the District
Of Columbia for two years from July |.
Marriage Licensees were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to Walter 7. Name, of that
city, and Minnie MCCARTHY, of Fairfax coun
ty, and to Richard Taylor, of Washington,
and Sarah Ferguson, of Caroline county.
Mr.. George H. Hopkins yesterday bought
of Mr.. E. c. Joyce the half of the lot on the
north side of King street, between Patrick
and Henry, for $3.50. Mr.. Hopkins will
commence the erection of handsome brick
dwelling thereon at once.
Messrs. Aitcheson & Bro, of this city,
have received the contract from the Nation.
al Brick Company at Waterloo station to
furnish the lumber and fittings for forty
houses; it will require about 600 feet of
lumber to complete the contract.
dispatch was received here yesterday even
ing announcing the death ct Chester, Pa, of Mr..
James Taylor, sr., a well. known plasterer, form
crly of this city.
Mr.. W. II. Thaler has just opened saloon OPP
best brands of liquors Of all kinds cigars &c. Mr..
| Thaler is popular young man of this city, and
will doubtless succeed.
U. S. Marshal T. W. Scott was in the city to-day
snd served notice upon Gen. j. N. Bethune, Of
Fauquier, of levy for counsel's fees in favor of
j. II. Hildreth, OF New York, in the Blind Tom
case.
An institute of Fairfax county teachers, con.
Quoted by County Superintendent NJ. B. Hall, be-.
gan at the Court House of that county Oh Monday
last and will continue in session till Friday.
About sixty teachers are in attendance.
The Alexandria Musical Association will hold q
special meeting tonight.
The bill requiring the houses of tho city to DO
numbered by the decimal system was passed by
Council last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

Three large cotton mills at Manvile, r. l.,
have shut down indefinitely on account of
the weavers' strike. The operatives, who
number 1000, are mostly French Canadians,
and are fast leaving the Village.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29
NHANGE U.sINEss.

OEASONABLE GOODS will be sold at very re-
y duced prices at So King, corner of Royal ST.,
Alexandria, Va. We name in part Doors Of va
rious sizes and Adjustable Frames for windows,
covered with wire, nice goods Screen Wire of as.
sorted widths in quantities to suit; Fowors Fly
Fans, best quality. bronze bars; Paragon Fly
Traps detachable tops; Roach Traps, Cyconepat-
ent; Peerless Ice Cream Freezers, Preserving
Kettles OF all sorts also general assortment OF
goods in the Hardware line az wholesale and re-
tail, to which VIC ask the attention Of purchasers
ie2S IT. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29
LOCAL NEWS.

lsi3> Those who leave the city during the sum
mer can have the GAZETTE mailed to them for
any length OF time, and the address chan9ed a.
ften as desired. The subscription price is % cts
er month, or at that rate for greater or less
lime
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

HOSPITAL TREATMENT oy SEAMEN. Con-
tracts have been awarded fer the care OF
seamen under the Marine Hospital Service
throughout the country. For the port OF
Georgetown, the contract is awarded to the
Providence Hospital to treat patients at %
cents per dag. For the port of Alexandria,
the contract is awarded 20 the Alexandra
Infirmary at 90 cents per day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

FUNERAL EscoRT.-The remains of the
late Rev. J. ID. blackwell, d. d., of the
Monumental NJ. Z. Church. of Portsmouth,
arrived here from Norfolk this morning,
and were taken to Warreulon, the old home
of the deceased, for interment They were
accompanied by Thos Scott, VIVA. Dyson,
Jno. S. Jenkins, Jno. T. Owens, Jno. ii.
Hall and Rev. VIM. F.. Judkins, presiding
elder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

For this section warmer fair weatl,r, south
MPs crlv Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

THE Hay Scales CAsE-i'he case OF r.
5. Fleming and wife vs.. the City Council Of
Alexandria will be submitted to Judge
Keith, in. vacation, for his decision. This is
what is known as the hay scales case, which
involves the right Of the city to place their
scales in Sharp Shin alley, and has been
pending in the Circuit Court for some years.
Counsel for both parties will submit written
ARGUMENTS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

TINE EXTENDED.-By the action fCoun-
Gil last night the time OF saving the 10 per
cent discount on corporation tax bills has
been extended to July 10th. This will give
the new collectors time to prepare the tax
bills and be ready 10 receive the taxes by
the Isl prOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Professors -
The distribution of duties among the seminary
professors since the additions 10 the faculty is
materially changed. The Rev. J. Packard, d. D..
dean, continues to b. professor Of the English
Bible; the Rev. C. Walker, d. D., retains Sys-
tcmetic Divinity and Homiletics, with the ad-
dition of Liturgies, and the Rev. Kinloch Nelson,
d. D., will as heretofore, have Ecclesiastical His
tory. Pastoral Theology, and Church Polity. The
Rev. j. J. MeElhnney D. d., will continued con-
nected with the seminary as professor emeritus
and librarian and his late subjects, with one or
more of those OF Drs. Walker and Nelson, be as
signed to the new professors. The Rev. Angus
Crawford will be professor OF Hebrew. Old Testa-
ment Literature, and Apologetics; and the Rev.
Carl E. Grammer OF Greek, New Testament
Literature and Canon Law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

The ARROW STEAMSHIP CoMPANY.-It is
learned that negotiations are now in prog.
ress in New York for the sale in block Of
the stock not already taken in the Arrow
Steamship Company. but that whatever
may be the nature Of the deal, !" neither
Alexandria's interest nor the interest Of the
present officers of the company will be af.
fected. The officers of the company now in
the city say the Porahontas certainly Will
be bnilt. ard he built in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

GLYMoNT CoMpANY.-At q meeting held
in Washington on Monday night, of the
board of directors of the Glymont Steam
boat Co Mr.. Jesse & Wilson rendered his
resignation, and Mr.. Robert Callahan was
elected to ill tho vacancy, with Mr.. G.. l..
Sheriff as president. Is is the purpose TO
run regular evening excursions 30 Glymont
during the season. the boat being for charter
for day excursions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29
FOR SALE.
EoR SALE.
THE ALEXANDRIA
Real Estate Investment, Trust and Title
Company.

UWce-NO. S0WW FuJdI 70 Telephone No. =.
President, PARK AGNEW.
Vice President, JAMES Il. CATION.
Sect y and Treasurer, NJ. b. HARLOW.
HAVE FOR SALE
A large list OF city and country property consist
ing of FARMS, MILL PROPERTY, DWELLING
HOUSES, VACANT LOTS, &c.
All persons desiring TO buy or sell real estate
or to negotiate loans upon real estate security
will lind it to their advantage to give us a call.
In all investments made by us upon zeal estate
security we guarantee the most careful examine
ticn into the questions OF title and suiciency Of
security. ie25
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

ARREsTED.-S Special Agent Jacobs, of the
Pension Office, accompanied by Sheriff
Ricketts,, Of Orange county United States
Marshal Thomas W. Scott and Assistant
United States Attorney ]. G. Gibson, of the
Eastern district of Virginia, arrived in the
city last night with Francis Patterson, OF
E!mira. the man who recently was awarded
a pension amounting to S13, 900 on Il fraud
ulent claim; Mrs Patterson, his wife, and
Henry W. Mills. the son of the attorney
who represented Patterson's claim, all three
having been arrested yesterday at Gordons-
Vile. Thear of Messrs Mills and Ludlow,
with considerable of the money obtained
from the Government, was made last week,
and at that time it was supposed that
Blind Patterson was safe in Elmira. The
prisoners wero taken before U. S. Commits
sioner j. s. Fowler, where they waived an
examination, and on their consenting to go
on to Washington were taken to that city
by the proper officer where they were
locked up. When they were searched SG2
and u certificate of deposit for $1,000 were
found on Mrs Patterson, and Sl3 on young
Mills. "Blnd" Patterson himself did not
have a. cent. The two were taken to Elmira
to-day. Mrs. Patterson has been released,
but accompanied her husband to Elmlra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

The "Favorite Prescription of DR.. Pierce
cures female weakness" and kindred alice
tons. By druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29

Capt. Jas. Barron Hope, of the Norfolk
LANDMARK is quite ill.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-29
PINE WOOL CARPET

which made exclusively from the long leaf needle of the pine tree
of North Carolina 1t can healthy safe durable and cheap floor
covering especially adapted the requirements of hotels steamboats,
Offices Railways acaes dining and all places where constant
makes durability necessity We will take pleasure IN showing
the testimonials from prominent banks hotels armors and others
that are using it.
We also have an extra good stock of MATINGs and in fact the
entire stock is unusually good for the season.
p9>ONE PRIcE.ezSsa